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Model Mustang PocketLite
Colt Pistol Mustang PocketLite .380 Auto Variant-3
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:5.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:2.75-in Weight:12.5-oz
Variant 3 of 3
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (90 grain bullet)83790
  • Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)4.02 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor55%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2011 - 2019
Caliber:.380 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:frame mounted safety lever
Magazine:6-round
Frame:nickel plated alloy
Grip:black composite
Sights:fixed combat
Notes:re-release
Manufacturer
Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC
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Gun Value
MSRP:$699.00Used Est:$475.00
Last Update:8/26/2023
About the Gun

In 1986 Colt introduced a smaller, lighter and somewhat simplified version of the Government Model .380, the Mustang. While the firing mechanism was identical to the Government Model .380, the Mustang design eliminated its predecessor’s barrel bushing and spring plug. The new gun also featured a dual recoil spring rather than the .380 Government’s single coil spring, and incorporated a flexible synthetic full-length recoil spring guide positioned in a hole in the slide face. The Mustang measured ½ inches shorter in both height and length, was 3 ounces lighter in weight, and initially with a five-round magazine capacity, held two fewer rounds than the Government .380. In 1992 Colt increased the Mustang's magazine capacity to six rounds. The Mustang’s popularity spawned a number of variations. The Pocketlite, brought out in 1987, used an aluminum frame, thus reducing total weight by 6 ounces to only 12 1/2 ounces. The Mustang Plus II made its debut in 1988, and combined a Mustang slide with the .380 Government Model’s longer frame for additional capacity. In 2011 Colt re-released the stainless version of the Mustang Pocketlite due to popular demand.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .380 Automatic
Alias: 9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:90 grains
MV:931 ft/sec ME:173 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

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